Gordon Parsons, Fire Captain SJRFD (Ret.)
October 6, 1946 to January 2, 2023
Obituary
Passed peacefully but suddenly on January 2, 2023 at St. Clare’s Hospital.
Predeceased by parents Arthur and Mary (Wilkins), sister Ruth Price and husband Tom, in-laws Stan and Mildred Brocklehurst, brother-in-law Edward Brocklehurst, and sister-in-law Alice Brocklehurst.
Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 52 years Patricia (Brocklehurst), son Keith (Janis) of Nova Scotia, son Bryan (friend Rosie Kennedy), grandsons Steven (Britany), Tyler (Kayla), Jonah (Alyssa), great- granddaughters Eiloise, Lydia, and Rylie, all of Nova Scotia. Also leaving to mourn sister Louise Johnston (Tom), brothers-in-law Frank Brocklehurst, Kevin Brocklehurst (Florence), Paul Brocklehurst (Glenda), sisters-in-law Rosanne Barclay (Tony), Marg Brocklehurst. Gordon will also be missed by a large circle of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Thursday, January 5 from 12-3 and 5-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Friday, January 6 at 11 a.m. with interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery on Kenmount Road.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gordon’s memory may be made to the Vera Perlin Society or a charity of one’s choice.
Schedule
Visitations
12-3 p.m. on January 5, 2023
5-8 p.m. on January 5, 2023
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Friday January 6th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road.
Pat, Bryan Keith and family
So sorry for your sudden loss. Gord alway had kinds words and a big smile to offer every time I met him. Please accept our condolences.
Pat , Bryan and family. We are so sorry for your loss. .Sending you our most sincere condolences.. Mary, Rick & Chris.
Parsons Family. Sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing. I worked with Gordon at Kent’s Pond Fire Station in mid 70s. Had many good laughs and stories. RIP Gordon
Gary Douglas Retired Captain
Chilliwack BC
Patsy, Keith, Bryan and family…..sincere condolences on the passing of Gordon….It was always a pleasure to be in his company….take care and cherish the fond memories.
Pat, Keith and Bryan and families…..my condolences to you on Gord’s passing….memories of good times at Wedgewood Park including going to watch Gord playing softball, getting a “feed” from a take-out or just dropping upstairs for a visit…he was a good person and will surely be missed.
Mrs Parsons, Keith , Bryan and Family, my sincere condolences on your lass , another long life residence of Wedgewood Park from my Days , My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time as you grieve with Gord’s passing.
Louise, Tom & Family:
Our Thoughts, Prayers and Deepest Sympathy are with you on Gordon’s passing.
So sorry to hear this news. Gord and I started kindergarten together at Prince of Wales. We were neighbours for 40 years on Gleneyre Street.
We are very saddened to hear of Fire Captain Parson’s passing. Sincere condolences to all Gordon’s family. Just recently I had the opportunity to be in Gord’s presence and we both had a nice chat and a laugh with some reminiscing. RIP Gord!!
ERIC HALEY SJRFD RET’D
Melita Haley
Condolences to the Parsons family. I worked with
Gordon at the SJRFD., so sorry to here of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Regards, Retired Liet.. Don W. Bugden
Patricia and Brian, thinking of you at this most difficult time. Sending sincere condolences to all.
Out sincere condolences on Gordon’s passing. I well recall our growing up years on Cashin Avenue when we were all much younger then. Keep the good memories close. RIP my Friend
Dear Patsy, Brian and Keith, I don’t have the words to properly express how sorry I am at the loss of ‘uncle Gord’. I’ll never forget how on every trip home he always had me laughing about something or other. You are all in my thoughts at this awful time, All my love, Michael
Pat and Brian, My heart goes out to you both at this difficult time, my condolences to the family..
Pat and family, sending you my heartfelt condolences on Gord’s passing. I have many fond memories of Gord over the years at the fire department. Thinking of your whole family during this time.
Patsy and Family,,
So sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing. Sending you heartfelt condolences. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
To the Parsons Family and the Johnson Family Please accept our deepest condolences on Gordons passing . We remember him as being such a kind. caring and gentle man who was always smiling . Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time Ed and Linda (Wilkins) Murray
Sorry for your loss Bryan of your dad…..
Memories last forever.
Pat, Keith and Bryan, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Gord. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time, my condolences to the family..
Patricia, Bryan, Keith and all of the Brocklehurst Family our deepest condolences. We didn’t see your family much over the years except over Christmas or special occasions with the Brocklehurst Family. We know you will miss him very much but your memories of him will keep him close to your hearts. Take care.
Dear Pat Keith and Byrne we are sorry to read the passing of. Gord. He was our good friend .all tho we haven’t seen him for a while your in our thoughts…we are presently in Florida for the winter .Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Boys and family love Jo and Kevin.
So very sorry for your loss.
Condolences to all
Betty Raymond( Campbell )
So sorry Pat to hear of Gord’s passing. With fond memories from our time at Kingsgate. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Blessings. Dave and Judy Rudofsky..
Pat and Family,
I was sorry to read of your sad loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Blessings Barbara Ellis
Patsy and family
Please accept my sincere condolences on your great loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers
Pat and Brian;
We are very sad to hear of Gord’s passing. As a KGC neighbor we have had many chats while in the elevator and the parking garage. He will be missed dearly. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Ray and Chris Miller
Dear Bryan and Pat, Mark and I were very sad to hear the passing of “Gord” as Mark always call him. We spent many years call pooling and Mark was always delighted when Gord arrived., they were good friends. I remember Gordon as a pleasant happy person with a smile on his face.. He was always ready for a chat as we waited to pick up our children.. Gordon will be fondly remembered in the Turner family. Our sincere condolences to the Parson family
Brenda & Mark
Condolences to family and friends of Gordon;-I first met Gord and family early 1960s’–I found that all their family were great peoples,friendly-ready for a chat-when meeting anytime anywhere in the city–So sorry–OUR thoughts and prayers–GOD BLESS- Jim/wifeNelia Campbell St. john’s NFLD.
To the Parson’s family.
Sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that I am thinking of you at this sad time. RIP Gordon
R/F/C Wayne Tibbo
Patsy, Keith, Brian and all who loved Gordon. Please accept our condolences on your tremendous loss with Gord’s passing. He has left beautiful memories and was a good family man and neighbour. God bless you all at this trying time.
Enid/Cyril OBrien
Sorry for your loss loss. Deepest condolences to all the families and friends.
Hi my name is Kimberley Kreiger my sympathy in the loss of your Dad..He will be well missed. I was shocked hear of his passing.if You ever need someone to talk to please call me I am hear to listen and with a shoulder to cry on.. My sympathy to u and your family.Your Dad was a wonderful person.I am glad I had the priviage know knowing your Dad,My blessings to you Brian and your Mom and the rest of your family God Bless from Kimberley Kreiger
The Parsons Family,
So very sorry for your great loss. So many great people gone from the old Wedgewood Park community. I am thinking of you and praying for strength and comfort in the difficult days ahead.
To the Parsons family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Gord passing.. I worked many years with him and he was a great officer to the men under his command. Rest In Peace, Captain and God speed..
Pat, Bryan and Keith: we’re so sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. When we think of him, his smile and friendliness are what we remember most. A true gentleman who will be missed by so many. Sending you much love and prayers for God’s strength during this difficult time and for the days to come.
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
So sorry for your loss Brian. Our condolences and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Bryan and family
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your Father’
We are so sorry for your loss bryan , may he Rest in peacefrom larry , Debbie and tiffany wells
Myself and my kids are so sorry for your loss. Sending our love and support. So sorry Laura.
Deborah, William and Katie
Pat and Bryan. We are so sorry to learn of Gord’s sudden passing. He was a true friend and neighbor to us over the last number of years we were fortunate to know him. He will be missed. Our sincere condolences for your loss. May he rest in peace. Rick and Bonnie Power.
My deepest sympathy to you Patricia, Brian and Keith..Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Rosemary and Wynn Ann Fahey.
Our sincere and deepest condolences to Patricia, Keith and Bryan.. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
With our love,
Sheilah, and David Beckett and Family
To : Patricia ,Keith, Bryan & Family:
Our sincere and deepest condolences to you on Gordon’s sudden passing.. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
With our love,
Sheilah, and David Beckett and Family
Sending our deepest condolences to you, Keith, Bryan and family.